On September 3, 2025, the Government of India officially approved a major reform of its Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. The reform – widely referred to as GST 2.0 – will take effect from September 22, 2025. The notable tax shift in nearly a decade is believed to signal a new phase for trade.

On August 7, 2025, the Government issued Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP (“Decree 219”) regulating foreign workers working in Vietnam. The Decree provides guidance on the conditions, sequence, and procedures for the issuance, reissuance, extension, and revocation of work permits, and work permit exemption certificate for the following subjects: (i) Foreign workers working in Vietnam under Article 157 of the Labor Code; (ii) Foreign workers in Vietnam who are not required to obtain a work permit according to Clauses 1, 2, and 9 of Article 154 of the Labor Code. This also aims at creating a streamlined and favorable environment for agencies, organizations, and enterprises to recruit foreign workers with high technical expertise and experience—thereby contributing to the promotion of investment cooperation, and the development of science, technology, and engineering.

On June 12, The National Assembly has passed a resolution to consolidate provincial-level administrative units. While this reorganization opens up long-term opportunities for growth and investment, it also requires businesses to proactively adapt their operation and regional strategies.

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Two InCham Hanoi members - Wareflex, Vietnam’s first multi-service logistics platform, and Dai Nien Cat production & trading company (Tandoor Restaurant), a premier name in the culinary industry - proudly announce their inclusion in the Top 20 Quality Products and Services of 2024.

VPS Securities JSC (VPS), a leading broker in Vietnam, officially unveiled its new brand identity on Monday.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has expressed his belief that Vietnam and India will soon raise their bilateral trade to 20 billion USD, and even more than 30 billion USD by 2030, doubling the figure last year.

Founder and Chairman of India’s Adani Group Gautam Adani has decided to contribute US$1 million to the Central Relief Committee of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front to help the Southeast Asian nation overcome the devastating consequences of typhoon Yagi.